The items allowed to be claimed when expended by people suffering from epilepsy are:

1. Helmets (protective gear) ?%u20AC%u201C used by people with epilepsy to prevent injury, especially head injuries during seizures.2. Specialised anti-glare screens ?%u20AC%u201C for televisions and computers used by a person with photosensitive epilepsy to minimise exposure to seizures.3.Air conditioner, heater, fan, air filter, cleaner, or purifier and environment control system (computerised or electronic) to prevent hypothermia or hyperthermia for a person with spinal cord injury or as required by a person with epilepsy.

Of course these are examples, but yes epilepsy would qualify as a disabilty if diagnosed by a registered medical professional.

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